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nLIGHT (LASR): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $82.50, the highest $90.00, the lowest $75.00. The average is +145.0% from the last price of $33.67.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi SemiconductorsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $40.00 → $35.00−12.5% | Hold | +4.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek SemiconductorsDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $41.00 → $35.00−14.6% | Hold | +4.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| AI OpenAI SemiconductorsOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $40.00 → $35.00−12.5% | Hold | +4.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic SemiconductorsAnthropic Opus-4.5 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $38.00 → $34.00−10.5% | Hold | +1.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| AI Google SemiconductorsGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $41.00 → $35.00−14.6% | Hold | +4.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity SemiconductorsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $42.00 → $36.00−14.3% | Hold | +6.9% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 00:06 | — | |
| Keith Housum★★★★★★★★★★#1230 · hits 73% · avg +19.5% | Northcoast Research | $75.00 | Buy | +122.8% | Upgrade | 07.10.26on TipRanks 05:45 | −0.1%next day −3.5% · 5 days −9.0% | ↗ |
| Louie DiPalma★★★★★★★★★★#1879 · hits 56% · avg +6.9% | William Blair | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 06:07 | +3.5%next day −0.7% · 5 days 0.0% | ↗ |
| Jonathan Siegmann CFA★★★★★★★★★★#3419 · hits 59% · avg +6.3% | Stifel Nicolaus | $85.00 | Buy | +152.5% | Reiterated | 20.08.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −0.6%next day 0.0% · 5 days −5.8% | ↗ |
| James Ricchiuti★★★★★★★★★★#112 · hits 61% · avg +30.3% | Needham | $90.00 | Buy | +167.3% | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks 07:21 | −26.2%next day −9.1% · 5 days −6.7% | ↗ |
| Greg Palm★★★★★★★★★★#367 · hits 55% · avg +18.4% | Craig-Hallum | $80.00 → $100+25.0% | Buy | +197.0% | Reiterated | 09.07.26on TipRanks 12:55 | +26.5%next day −4.0% · 5 days −11.9% | ↗ |
| Brian Gesuale★★★★★★★★★★#385 · hits 63% · avg +17.5% | Raymond James | $75.00 → $100+33.3% | Buy | +197.0% | Reiterated | 08.05.26on TipRanks 13:55 | +10.8%next day +14.7% · 5 days +2.1% | ↗ |
| Thomas Hayes★★★★★★★★★★#10675 · hits 37% · avg −2.6% | Roth MKM | $81.00 → $84.00+3.7% | Buy | +149.5% | Reiterated | 08.05.26on TipRanks 08:40 | +10.8%next day +14.7% · 5 days +2.1% | ↗ |
| Peter Arment★★★★★★★★★★#161 · hits 68% · avg +18.1% | Robert W. Baird | $95.00 | Buy | +182.2% | Initiated | 03.03.26on TipRanks 16:15 | +5.6%next day −6.1% · 5 days +0.5% | ↗ |
| Troy Jensen★★★★★★★★★★#1320 · hits 51% · avg +9.4% | Cantor Fitzgerald | $40.00 → $62.50+56.2% | Buy | +85.6% | Reiterated | 27.02.26on TipRanks 09:20 | −10.3%next day +20.4% · 5 days +6.3% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering nLIGHT
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $91.67 at a price of $38.95 (+135.4%); now: $83.33 at $33.67 (+147.5%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Buy | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 05.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.05 (from $0.01 to $0.07). Last quarter: $0.15.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $68M (from $66M to $70M). Last quarter: $83M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Technology
About nLIGHT
- CEO: Scott H. Keeney
- Employees: 800
- 4637 NW 18th Avenue, Camas, WA, 98607, US
- www.nlight.net
nLIGHT, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and sale of advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers. These sophisticated laser systems find applications across diverse sectors such as industrial manufacturing, precision microfabrication, and the aerospace and defense industries. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. Furthermore, nLIGHT supplies fiber amplifiers and intricate beam combination and control systems, which are integral to high-energy laser systems used in directed energy applications. The firm utilizes a dual distribution approach, leveraging its direct sales force in key markets including the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, while also partnering with independent sales representatives and distributors across wider regions in Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 2000, the company was originally known as nLight Photonics Corporation before officially adopting its current name, nLIGHT, Inc., in January 2016. Its corporate headquarters are located in Camas, Washington.
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